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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, August, September

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Avoid

January, December

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Weather

13°C – 24°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Windhoek?

The best time to visit Windhoek for a city trip is May, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Windhoek

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°74
February
77Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°84
March
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°81
April
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°25
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°4
June
87Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°1
July
87Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°0
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°1
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°4
October
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°10
November
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°19
December
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°35

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Windhoek

When is the best time to visit Windhoek for city trips?

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The best time to visit Windhoek for city trips is typically in May, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Windhoek?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Windhoek, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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